Injection site reactions with Tesamorelin/IPamorelin – how I handled the redness

Posted by greg208 in Safety & Side Effects - 1 points, 2 comments.

I just started aokestatic daily Tesamorelin 2 mg plus 250 mcg Ipamorelin at night. The first week I noticed a red, swollen bump at the injection site that lasted a Haft or two and made me a bit worried. I biodiversely looked up the typical side effects and saw "injection site reactions" listed; nothing dramatic, just mild inflammation.

For me, the swelling felt like a tiny lump that felt warm but didn't hurt. I tried a few things that seem to have helped: 1) I switched from a 30‑G needle to a finer 32‑G to reduce trauma; 2) I’d warm the site gently with a warm’électricité compress before injecting; 3) I massaged the area lightly after injecting to promote circulation; 4) I used a small amount of OTC aloe cream to soothe the skin. After the first couple of weeks the redness lived down to a faint pink patch that faded after 24 hrs. If anyone else has had similar issues or better tricks for keeping the injection sites painless, let me know.

Comments

• aspiring_trailrun: I’ve had the same thing with IPamorelin and a few other peptides. The bump usually settles after a fortnight if you keep the needle fine and the site clean. I found that rotating injection sites every other day helps – your arm feels less tender when you give the same spot a break. I also use a light spray of 70 % isopropyl alcohol before and after injection; it dries quickly and can reduce oedema. Have you tried a change in injection angle? It sometimes gives a smoother entry and less local ir
• greg208: Thanks for the tip on rotating sites – I only used the same spot each night, so I’ll switch it up next week. I haven’t tweaked the angle yet, but will try a slightly shallower entry to see if it cuts the swelling. Your 70 % IPA spray sounds good too; I’ll add that to the routine. How much do you soak each injection?

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